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Table 1 Breastfeeding problems as reported by mothers on questionnaires

From: “When you give birth you will not be without your mother” A mixed methods study of advice on breastfeeding for first-time mothers in rural coastal Kenya

Breastfeeding problem*

Number of women (%)

Had sought advice (%)

Knowing what to give for first feed

3 (6)

1 (2)

Getting the baby to suck

8 (16)

8 (16)

Insufficient milk

19 (38)

10 (20)

Nipple pain

28 (56)

13 (26)

Breast engorgement

24 (48)

11 (22)

Breast abscess

1 (2)

1 (2)

  1. *Mothers could report more than 1 problem
  2. N = 50